Overcoming Financial Fears

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EVERYBODY HAS FINANCIAL FEARS!

• The less you havethe more you need
• The more you havethe more you could lose

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OVERCOMING FINANCIAL FEARS!
turn to Philippians 4 Worship Center Bible page
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Verse 19 God will meet all your needs according
to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
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Verse 19 God will meet all your needs according
to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
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Verse 19 God will meet all your needs according
to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Promises Gods Provision
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Verse 19 God will meet all your needs according
to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Promises Gods Provision
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Verse 19 God will meet all your needs according
to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Promises Gods complete provision
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Verse 19 God will meet all your needs according
to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Promises Gods complete provision
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Verse 19 God will meet all your needs according
to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Promises Gods complete provision based on Gods
resources!
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Verse 19 God will meet all your needs according
to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Promises Gods complete provision based on Gods
resources!
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Verse 19 God will meet all your needs according
to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.
Promise of Provision applies only to believers.
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WHY DO BELIEVERS STILL HAVE FINANCIAL NEEDS?
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WHY DO BELIEVERS STILL HAVE FINANCIAL NEEDS?
There are conditions that must be met.
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ASK for His Help!
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James 42 (NLT) The reason you dont have what
you want is that you dont ask God for it.
ASK FOR HIS HELP!
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Matthew 77 (NCV) Ask and it will be given
you. Search, and you will find. Knock, and
the door will open for you.
ASK FOR HIS HELP!
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Matthew 77 (NCV) A sk and it will be given
you. S earch, and you will find. K nock, and
the door will open for you.
ASK FOR HIS HELP!
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SPENDING RULE BEFORE YOU PAY FOR IT, Pray
for it.
ASK FOR HIS HELP!
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SPENDING RULE BEFORE YOU PAY FOR IT, Pray
for it.
ASK FOR HIS HELP!
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John 1624 (NCV) Youve not asked for anything
in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that
your joy will be the fullest possible joy.
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John 1624 (NCV) Youve not asked for anything
in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that
your joy will be the fullest possible joy.
So God can give.
WHY ASK?
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John 1624 (NCV) Youve not asked for anything
in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that
your joy will be the fullest possible joy.
So God can give. So you can receive.
WHY ASK? WHY GIVE?
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John 1624 (NCV) Youve not asked for anything
in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that
your joy will be the fullest possible joy.
So God can give. So you can receive. So youll be
full of joy.
WHY ASK? WHY GIVE? WHY RECEIVE?
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John 1624 (NCV) Youve not asked for anything
in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that
your joy will be the fullest possible joy.
So God can give. So you can receive. So youll be
full of joy. So youll advertise Jesus.
WHY ASK? WHY GIVE? WHY RECEIVE? WHY JOY?
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• ASK for His Help!
• Learn to be CONTENT! (v.11-13)

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• Happiness isnt dependent on circumstances

LEARN TO BE CONTENT!
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• Happiness isnt dependent on circumstances
• Happiness is dependent on the Lord

LEARN TO BE CONTENT!
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• Happiness isnt dependent on circumstances
• Happiness is dependent on the Lord
• Contentment is something you learn

LEARN TO BE CONTENT!
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Proverbs 307-9 I ask of You, O Lordgive me
neither poverty nor riches, but give me only my
daily bread. Otherwise, I may have too much and
disown You and say, Who is the Lord? Or I may
become poor and steal, and so dishonor the name
of my God.
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HOW TO LEARN CONTENTMENT
Stop doing whats making you DISCONTENTED
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HOW TO LEARN CONTENTMENT
STOP COMPARING
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HOW TO LEARN CONTENTMENT
2 Corinthians 1012 We do not dare to classify
or compare ourselves with some who commend
themselves. When they measure themselves by
themselves and compare themselves with themselves
they are not wise.
STOP COMPARING
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Discontentment Short Circuits GODS PROVISION
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Discontentment Short Circuits GODS PROVISION

• God wants to develop your character

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Discontentment Short Circuits GODS PROVISION

• God wants to develop your character
• So He watches your attitude

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Discontentment Short Circuits GODS PROVISION
1 Timothy 66 (NRSV) There is great gain in
godliness combined with contentment.

• God wants to develop your character
• So He watches your attitude

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Discontentment Short Circuits GODS PROVISION
CONTENTMENT Unleashes Gods Provision

• God wants to develop your character
• So He watches your attitude

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• ASK for His Help!
• Learn to be CONTENT!
• Practice GIVING by Faith! (v. 14-15)

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turn to 2 Corinthians 96-8 Worship Center Bible
page 1147
PRACTICE GIVING BY FAITH!
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Learn to give generously,
PRACTICE GIVING BY FAITH! (2 Cor. 96-8)
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Learn to give generously, and cheerfully.
PRACTICE GIVING BY FAITH! (2 Cor. 96-8)
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Learn to give generously, and cheerfully.
As you do, God will provide abundantly.
PRACTICE GIVING BY FAITH! (2 Cor. 96-8)
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Learn to give generously, and cheerfully.
As you do, God will provide abundantly.
Principle of Sowing Reaping.
PRACTICE GIVING BY FAITH! (2 Cor. 96-8)
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PRINCIPLE OF SOWING REAPING
Whatever you need more of, you give away.
PRACTICE GIVING BY FAITH! (2 Cor. 96-8)
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PRINCIPLE OF SOWING REAPING.
Whatever you need more of, you give away.
Luke 638 Give and it will be given unto you.
And the measure you use to give out will be the
measure which God uses to give back to you.
PRACTICE GIVING BY FAITH! (2 Cor. 96-8)
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You must prime the giving pump 1st which
requires faith
PRACTICE GIVING BY FAITH! (2 Cor. 96-8)
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You must prime the giving pump 1st which
requires faith
Proverbs 39-10 Honor the Lord by giving Him the
1st part of all your income and He will fill your
barns to overflow.
PRACTICE GIVING BY FAITH! (2 Cor. 96-8)
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Principle of Tithing giving the 1st 10 to the
Lord.
PRACTICE GIVING BY FAITH! (2 Cor. 96-8)
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Principle of Tithing giving the 1st 10 to the
Lord.
WHY? Because God wants your heart.
Matthew 621 Where your treasure is, there your
heart will be also.
PRACTICE GIVING BY FAITH! (2 Cor. 96-8)
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• ASK for His Help!
• Learn to be CONTENT!
• Practice GIVING by Faith!
• Maintain Your INTEGRITY! (v. 16-18)

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• Includes sincerity and consistency

MAINTAIN YOUR INTEGRITY
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• Includes sincerity, consistency and honesty

MAINTAIN YOUR INTEGRITY
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Proverbs 1611 The Lord demands fairness in
every business deal.
191 Better to be poor and honest than rich and
dishonest.
1022 The blessing of the Lord brings wealth and
He adds no trouble to it.
MAINTAIN YOUR INTEGRITY
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Hudson Taylor Gods work done in Gods way
will never lack Gods supply.
MAINTAIN YOUR INTEGRITY
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• ASK for His Help!
• Learn to be CONTENT!
• Practice GIVING by Faith!
• Maintain Your INTEGRITY!

5. TRUST God with Your Life! (v.19)
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Matthew 633 (LB) Your heavenly Father already
knows perfectly well what you need and He will
give it to you if you give Him first place in
your life and live as He wants you to.
TRUST GOD WITH YOUR LIFE
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• Nothing in all creation
• worries except people.

TRUST GOD WITH YOUR LIFE
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• Nothing in all creation worries except people.
• Worry is just a form of atheism.

TRUST GOD WITH YOUR LIFE
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• Worry is a warning light
• not trusting Gods Provision.

TRUST GOD WITH YOUR LIFE
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1 Timothy 617 Dont put your hope in wealth
which is so uncertain. But put your hope in God
Who richly provides us with everything for our
enjoyment.
TRUST GOD WITH YOUR LIFE
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Psalm 1115 (LB) He gives food to those who
trust Him. He never forgets His promises.
TRUST GOD WITH YOUR LIFE
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Psalm 1115 (LB) He gives food to those who
trust Him. He never forgets His promises.
Psalm 344 I sought the Lord and He heard me. He
delivered me from all my fears.
TRUST GOD WITH YOUR LIFE
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GODS GUARANTEED ALL YOUR FINANCIAL NEEDS
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• ASK for His Help!

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• ASK for His Help!
• Learn to be CONTENT!

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• ASK for His Help!
• Learn to be CONTENT!
• Practice GIVING by Faith!

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• ASK for His Help!
• Learn to be CONTENT!
• Practice GIVING by Faith!
• Maintain Your INTEGRITY!

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• ASK for His Help!
• Learn to be CONTENT!
• Practice GIVING by Faith!
• Maintain Your INTEGRITY!
• TRUST God with Your Life!

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